Liu Wen’s Cannes Wardrobe Proves That the Best Spring Style Is Often the Simplest

With all the larger-than-life fashion on display during Cannes, it’s easy to forget that the attendees wear things other than couture gowns. Eveningwear may get the bulk of the attention, but inspiration can also be found in the subtle day-to-day attire packed by Cannes’s celebrity guests. In town to attend the annual amfAR Galaand take in the festivities, Liu Wen sported her fair share of attention-grabbing evening looks—floral embellished Giambattista Valli and bejeweled Fendi among them—but it was her off-duty combo of jeans and button-down shirting that captured the mood of the moment.

Dressing for a stroll around town in the understated pairing of a black-and-white checked shirt, cropped denim, and flat sandals, Wen showcased an easy take on spring style that served as the template for her casual Cannes wardrobe. The moral here? When packing for an adventure, good jeans and great accessories are all you need—even if you aren’t at the world’s biggest film festival.